Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on: January 04,2024

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on:January 04,2024

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on: December 30,2023

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on:December 30,2023

AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGroup differences during all actions. STG superior temporal gyrus, AG angular gyrus, PCG postcentral gyrus, MFC medial-frontal cortex, R right; L

Updated on: December 28,2023

AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGroup differences during all actions. STG superior temporal gyrus, AG angular gyrus, PCG postcentral gyrus, MFC medial-frontal cortex, R right; L

Updated on:December 28,2023

Study finds women with depression have 20% lower taurine concentration in the hippocampus

byKorea Institute of Science and Technology(A) Brain regions where spectra were measured (yellow box) (B) 1H MR spectrum in the hippocampus: Hippocampal taurine signal shown at 3.4 ppm (arrow).

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study finds women with depression have 20% lower taurine concentration in the hippocampus

byKorea Institute of Science and Technology(A) Brain regions where spectra were measured (yellow box) (B) 1H MR spectrum in the hippocampus: Hippocampal taurine signal shown at 3.4 ppm (arrow).

Updated on:January 10,2024

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Updated on: January 10,2024

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Updated on:January 10,2024

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on: December 30,2023

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on:December 30,2023

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for spouses of patients with cancer

by Elana GotkineSpouses of patients with cancer have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Kejia Hu, M.D., from the Karoli

Updated on: December 18,2023

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for spouses of patients with cancer

by Elana GotkineSpouses of patients with cancer have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Kejia Hu, M.D., from the Karoli

Updated on:December 18,2023

The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef

Updated on: January 10,2024

The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef

Updated on:January 10,2024

Study finds women more competitive against strangers in games but still win more when playing their intimate partners

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA team of psychologists at North China University of Science and Technology's School of Psychology and Mental Health has found that w

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study finds women more competitive against strangers in games but still win more when playing their intimate partners

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA team of psychologists at North China University of Science and Technology's School of Psychology and Mental Health has found that w

Updated on:January 10,2024

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on: December 30,2023

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on:December 30,2023

Stem cells either overproduce or underproduce brain cells in autism patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnalyzing brain stem cells of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Rutgers scientists have found evidence of irregularities in very early brain development that may c

Updated on: November 02,2023

Stem cells either overproduce or underproduce brain cells in autism patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnalyzing brain stem cells of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Rutgers scientists have found evidence of irregularities in very early brain development that may c

Updated on:November 02,2023

Losing a parent during childhood may contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women

byWileyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsWomen who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study publ

Updated on: December 28,2023

Losing a parent during childhood may contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women

byWileyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsWomen who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study publ

Updated on:December 28,2023